1. the act or practice of dropping firebombs on a target, especially a city or military installation
Usage: historical; often refers to aerial bombing campaigns in World War II

1. to attack or destroy with firebombs
Usage: present participle or gerund form of firebomb

Examples

• The firebombing of Dresden in 1945 remains one of the most controversial military operations of World War II.
• Allied forces conducted extensive firebombing campaigns against Japanese cities during the Pacific War.
• The city was devastated by firebombing raids that destroyed much of its infrastructure.
• Historians continue to debate the military necessity and ethical implications of firebombing civilian areas.
• The documentary examined the firebombing strategy used by the U.S. military in the final years of the war.